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what is the molecular formula of nitrite
Rajini said:Nitrate:
NO3
Nitrite:
NO2
The molecular formula of nitrite is NO2.
The molecule of nitrite is composed of one atom of nitrogen (N) and two atoms of oxygen (O).
The structure of the nitrite molecule is a bent shape, with the nitrogen atom in the center and the two oxygen atoms bonded to it on either side.
The nitrite molecule has a charge of -1, as the nitrogen atom has a +3 charge and the two oxygen atoms each have a -2 charge.
Nitrite is commonly used as a food preservative, in the production of fertilizers and explosives, and in the treatment of heart conditions. It also plays a role in the nitrogen cycle in the environment.